Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources.

Working with us

We are proud of our people. With a wealth of knowledge and skills in various disciplines – engineering, finance, human resources, ICT, leadership, project management, procurement, and more – they help tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time. Their work around the world supports progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


At UNOPS, we offer a range of short- and long-term opportunities in various environments and duty stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and many more.

Diversity

With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labor force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to maintain our gender-balanced workplace. We encourage qualified underrepresented groups as per UNOPS Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy to apply for our vacancies.

 Background Information - Afghanistan

Afghanistan

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency.  At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services. 

The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need. 



Project Information

The UNFPA country office in Afghanistan owns office premises and guesthouse accommodation located within the UNOCA Compound in Kabul. As a result of significant growth in the country programme and the staff population, both the office premises and guesthouse accommodation have become inadequate.

UNFPA plans to redevelop both Office and Accommodation through construction of a new 2 storey office annex, with basement, along with remodelling and refurbishment of the existing single storey office building and construction of two new 2 storey accommodation blocks, with basement(s), along with remodelling and refurbishment of the existing 2-storey guesthouse block.  

 Background Information - Job-specific

The Electrical Engineer is a member of the UNFPA project team under the direct supervision of the project manager, the Electrical Engineer need to support with the, monitoring, and implementation support related to two-story + basement office building and two number of 2 story + basement  accommodation buildings including rehabilitation of existing one story main office building and existing two story accommodation building of the UNFPA to project team. 

and coordinates the day-to-day relevant technical design calculation and construction activities across all projects under the UNFPA engagement, in coordination with relevant team members. 

The Electrical Engineer assists with ensuring that all the Electrical design and calculation for the electrical system  are in accordance with local and international policies, guidelines, standards and specifications applicable, 

The Electrical Engineer is obliged to comply with quality assurance and quality control requirements, occupational health and safety as well as environmental management standards on site. The Electrical Engineer will be based in Kabul initially and is expected to travel frequently across all project sites, as required. 

 Functional Responsibilities

Key Functions

Under the overall guidance and direction of the UNFPA Project Manager, and in close coordination with the UNFPA Project staff, the Electrical Engineer will be responsible to support efficient and effective delivery of electrical engineering related work packages and products. In performing her/his work, the incumbent will promote a client, quality, and results-oriented approach to ensure consistent and efficient progress. 

Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide input and assist in reviewing electrical designs carried out by external consultants/contractors for the buildings constructed under AFCO program. 

• Support with the inspections of the buildings being constructed, and the assessment of the current situation with the electrical systems, and contribute to design suitable upgrades/replacement of existing electrical systems to meet the local and international standards and specifications applicable, 

• Assist in the preparation of quality control and quality assurance documentation related to electrical engineering work for new buildings and buildings to be refurbished.

• Assist the Project Managers in the preparation of bidding documents for new projects.

• Assist in oversight of on-site work carried out by contractors closely to ensure quality of the work is monitored and controlled as per specification requirements.

• Prepare and submit for review the periodic progress reports to the Project Manager at intervals agreed upon. 

• Ensure all design and construction of electrical work is carried out in accordance with and in compliance with industry standards and international best practice energy efficiency principles, standards, guidelines and specification.

• Assist the Project Managers in the preparation of various project reports where necessary.

• Engage in the project evaluation process by identifying and highlighting project-related challenges, actively participating in a continuous improvement cycle.

• Contribute to the dissemination and exchange of best practices and lessons learned to enhance development planning and knowledge development.

• Participate in relevant Communities of Practice, fostering interaction with fellow Engineers and the broader Engineering community to share case studies, lessons learned, and best practices through the Knowledge System.

• Provide constructive feedback to Practice Leads on policies and supporting guidelines, with the goal of continuously enhancing UNOPS policies.

 Education/Experience/Language requirements

A.  Education

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related field with additional two (2) years of relevant work experience is required. 

• An advanced (Master or equivalent) university degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field may substitute for additional years of experience.

• A professional certificate in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field will be an advantage.

B. Work Experience 

• At least2 years experience (with a Bachelor’s degree) in design and construction of electrical systems related to building construction is required

• A minimum 2 years experience in electrical system design for new buildings and building refurbishments is required

• Proficient in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Auto Cad and 3D) and experience in handling web-based management systems.

• Knowledge of UNOPS/UN rules and regulations preferred.

C.  Languages

• Excellent knowledge of both written and oral English and Dari/Pashto is required.

Please click on the below link for actual vacancy announcement to see the complete details and submission guideline as this is only an attempt for attracting female applicants for gender parity in organization. Please make sure you fill your profile/application properly with all relevant details in order to be considered for the next stage of recruitment/selection.

https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=29341